Georgette Berube | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Maine Senate from the Lewiston district | |
| In office 1984–1996 | |
| Succeeded by | John Jenkins |
| In office 1998–2000 | |
| Preceded by | John Jenkins |
| Succeeded by | Margaret Rotundo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 23, 1927 Lewiston, Maine |
| Died | February 16, 2005 (aged 77) |
| Political party | Democratic |
Georgette B. Berube (July 23, 1927 – February 16, 2005) was an American politician from Maine.[1] A Democrat, Berube served in the Maine Legislature for 26 years, including terms in both the Maine House of Representatives and the Maine Senate. Berube served in the Maine House from 1970 to 1982 after being elected to represent her hometown of Lewiston. Serving until 1982, Berube then ran in the Democratic primary for Governor of Maine, challenging incumbent Joseph Brennan. She ran as a party outsider.[2] Berube, along with Republican Sherry Huber, lost the primaries but became the first women to run for Governor in Maine. Two years later, she sought and won a seat in the Maine Senate, where she served until 1996.[1] Retiring temporarily in 1996, Berube was re-elected in 1998 and finished her political career in 2000.[3]
- ^ a b "Georgette Berube Biography - Project Vote Smart". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
- ^ Robustelli, Tom (November 27, 1981). "Two women will vie for Maine governorship". Lewiston Journal. pp. 1, 16. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
- ^ "Longtime lawmaker, Georgette Berube, dies". Bangor Daily News. Associated Press. February 17, 2005. p. B6. Retrieved 13 May 2013.